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Multidirectional Instability of the Shoulder
The most commonly dislocated joint in the body is the shoulder, and many people suffer from a dislocated shoulder joint at some point. Normally the shoulder will recover after a couple of weeks/months of rest and rehabilitation.
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Surgical Repair of the Torn Shoulder Labrum
An injury to the shoulder can cause pain, decrease in movement, and loss of strength. As a result, you may begin to limit shoulder motion and limit activities. One common symptom is pain that occurs in the shoulder, originating in the front and spreading down the front of the upper arm.
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Conditioning for Outdoor Activities
Sunny days, warmer temperatures and clear blue skies call us outside to a variety of outdoor activities that include sports, gardening, hiking and more. Moving from an indoor, sedentary period to an active outdoor season requires a shift in body movements and cardiovascular demands.
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Partial Lumbar Discectomy and Recovery
Lumbar Discectomy can be an effective treatment for low back pain when patients adhere to protocols from the surgeon and Physical Therapist. Low back pain is common and can often be treated through out-patient Physical Therapy.
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Treating Ankle Fractures
Broken ankles can happen almost anywhere, anytime. A fracture might occur if you are in an accident, if you trip and fall, and even if you twist or roll your ankle. Thank goodness not all fractures require surgery!
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Repairing Damaged Articular Cartilage
During the course of a lifetime, the human knee joint handles tremendous stress. From daily activities to intense sports, the knee joint effectively withstands compressive and sheer forces, but injuries can occur.
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Neuromuscular Re-education in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy
Out-patient Physical Therapist re-educate the nervous system with almost every patient. Neuromuscular re-education techniques help patients regain normal, controlled movement patterns.
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Quad and Patellar Tendon Ruptures
Young and old alike can suffer a quadriceps and patella tendon rupture. A high impact like landing from a jump or falling down could tear the tendon. This commonly happens in sports that involve running or jumping.
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Hip Arthroscopy
Damage to the hip join is painful and may result in a change in lifestyle. In the past, many people had to live with the discomfort because there was not really any good options for treatment.
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Repairing Damaged Cartilage Through Microfracture
Microfracture surgery to repair damage to cartilage of the joint is common for many professional athletes who suffer back-to-back injuries, but they are not the only people who suffer from damage to cartilage of the joint.
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